For over 70 years, Save the Dunes has been a leading force in protecting the unique natural heritage of Northwest Indiana. As an official partner of Indiana Dunes National Park, we work to advance shared goals in land preservation, habitat restoration, and public access—ensuring the dunes are protected for future generations to enjoy.

Save the Dunes creates collaborative partnerships across aisles, across sectors, and across Northwest Indiana to protect and defend the Indiana dunes from a variety of threats. Our blend of bi-partisan advocacy, regional landscape conservation planning, meaningful community engagement, and strong partnerships helps address the most pressing environmental needs in the Indiana Dunes National Park and surrounding communities while connecting people to these natural spaces. 

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Purchase Your National Park Pass from Save the Dunes

Your Pass allows you to access Indiana Dunes National Park beaches, trailheads, and parking lots while enjoying the beauty of the Indiana Dunes and beyond. 

Email or call us at 219-879-3564 to schedule a time to purchase your pass at our office at 444 Barker Road, Michigan City. Or come see us at any of our in-person events! 

Pass Options:

  • 7-Day Indiana Dunes National Park Pass -$25
  • Annual Indiana Dunes National Park Pass – $45
  • America the Beautiful Annual Pass – $80

You can make a difference

Utilize our resources

Check out our resource page to do all you can to save the dunes.

Become a member

Strengthen our legal standing in court and other advocacy work.

Leave a lasting legacy

A planned gift enables a legacy of protection for the dunes.

We are prepared to spend the rest of our lives if necessary to save the dunes.”

Dorothy Richardson Buell

Founder, Save the Dunes

Our work is focused within the three counties of Northwest Indiana with a priority focus on the areas within Northwest Indiana’s Lake Michigan watershed nearest the Indiana dunes and Lake Michigan.

Purchase Your National Park Pass
from Save the Dunes!

Save the Dunes is now selling National Park Passes! Your Pass allows you to access any and all Indiana Dunes National Park beaches, trailheads, and parking lots while enjoying the beauty of the Indiana Dunes and beyond. 10% of funds from passes purchased through Save the Dunes will go directly to supporting our mission.

Email or call us at 219-879-3564 to schedule a time to purchase your pass at our office at 444 Barker Road, Michigan City. Or come see us at any of our in-person events! 

Pass Options:

  • 7-Day Indiana Dunes National Park Pass — $25
  • Annual Indiana Dunes National Park Pass — $45
  • Annual America the Beautiful National Park Pass — $80

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Happy #GivingTuesday!

Today is all about Getting Involved and Giving to the organizations you hold near and dear to your heart. We hope you will consider making Save the Dunes one of the organizations you support this year!

Your gift will be matched today thanks to our matching donors, Mark J. Mihalo D.D.S. Family Dentistry; CLH, CPA’s & Consultants; and Nancy Moldenhauer & Sharlene Livesay.  

Will you join their generosity by supporting Save the Dunes this Giving Tuesday?

Help us reach our goal of $8,500 by donating today!